Gouvernail (en. Rudder)

[ɡuvɛʁnɛj]

Slang Meanings

To express a loss of control.
When everything is going wrong, we say 'the helm is broken'!
Quand tout va mal, on dit 'le gouvernail est cassé'!
To mock someone who lacks authority.
He wants to command, but he doesn't even have the helm!
Il veut commander, mais il n'a même pas le gouvernail!